as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
The cause of the discrepancy between the leaders' comments was not immediately clear.
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Sylvie Corbet, Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
The discrepancy arises because the Braves report gross revenue for categories such as retail and concessions, whereas CNBC includes net revenue in accordance with MLB reporting practices.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Clearly, standard rules in all sections throughout the state would eliminate the discrepancies and, perhaps, the complaining.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
The discrepancy is partly because of beans’ lackluster image.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
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Sylvie Corbet, Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
The discrepancy arises because the Braves report gross revenue for categories such as retail and concessions, whereas CNBC includes net revenue in accordance with MLB reporting practices.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Clearly, standard rules in all sections throughout the state would eliminate the discrepancies and, perhaps, the complaining.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
The discrepancy is partly because of beans’ lackluster image.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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The legislation was the Senate’s attempt to reconcile the differences between the two bills before sending them back to the House.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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One key difference is that airports using private contractors have reported fewer disruptions tied to the shutdown.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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Optimal distinctiveness essentially says that people want to belong to a group and to still be unique in some way at the same time.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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This distinctiveness enables theatergoers to engage more fully with a narrative that is centered on living and indulging in the human experience rather than simply acting as passive observers.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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With that notable diversity, Spanish fiction is no longer framed internationally through one prevailing model, whether glossy thrillers, YA drama or the long tail of earlier crossover hits.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her stint in 2025 was promoted as a milestone to correct the franchise’s historic diversity shortfalls, but her romantic journey has been labeled by many members of the Bachelor Nation fan base as a low point.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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